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Audioscape / Similar Speaker Doorpods
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 9:04 am
by SCOTT325SE
My mate is after some Audioscape or similar doorpods for his e30.
Obviously i've shown him pics of audioscape ones and their obvious level of quality but are there other brands out there that do door pods? Im not really down with the kids with all this I.C.E.cream stuff, so pics or links would be helpful.
Muchos thanks to all the Audiophilles! (sp?)
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:22 pm
by Heyho
I've not seen many at all, other than the audioscape items.
Why does he want door pods? If it's for a 3 way front end, or a significant increase in speaker size, then fair enough, but the stock locations are actually pretty good!
Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:24 pm
by SCOTT325SE
Heyho wrote:I've not seen many at all, other than the audioscape items.
Why does he want door pods? If it's for a 3 way front end, or a significant increase in speaker size, then fair enough,
He wants door speaker-pods as he likes his music (he's in a techno/dance/euro-electro band/group thing)
and the sound quality in his car is shi....i mean... not very good at all!
He wants tweeters where the factory option items go in the backing of the wing-mirrors and doorpods with 17ish cm speakers to put out a bit more power/noise (delete as personal music opinion demands) The front kickwell speakers will only take shallowish 13cm items.
Heyho wrote:but the stock locations are actually pretty good!
PARDON? The E30 footwell sound is completely bolox! Ive never come across an E30 with speakers in the front that actually do the headunit and amp justice. The size/shape of the a-pillar doesnt really help i know, but he's willing to pay for some sounds, both in speaker/amp and enclosure format.
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:52 pm
by BadDave
Scott
If you have a look on Ebay,you can find them on there
Username Audiosport IIRC
They're similar to the Audioscape ones and £65 pr + delivery
Just remember to enquire about speaker mounting depth before buying(50mm IIRC)
HTH
Dave
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:05 pm
by SCOTT325SE
BadDave wrote:Scott
If you have a look on Ebay,you can find them on there
Username Audiosport IIRC
They're similar to the Audioscape ones and £65 pr + delivery
Just remember to enquire about speaker mounting depth before buying(50mm IIRC)
HTH
Dave
Me search, but me no findy!
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:08 pm
by BadDave
SCOTT325SE wrote:BadDave wrote:Scott
If you have a look on Ebay,you can find them on there
Username Audiosport IIRC
They're similar to the Audioscape ones and £65 pr + delivery
Just remember to enquire about speaker mounting depth before buying(50mm IIRC)
HTH
Dave
Me search, but me no findy!
Try in car parts/bmw/e30
or in the ice section
if they're posting at the mo they should be somewhere in there
HTH
Dave
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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:17 pm
by BadDave
Sorry Scott
My mistake
Username is audiosport-hi-fi
No E30 ones listed at the mo.but PM him and he'll make some for you
I haven't used them but they are of similar design to the Audioscape ones,but 1/2 the price
Dave
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:08 am
by Rkive
I ordered mine through ebay and they are pretty good, just got them fitted and make a lot of difference compared to the footwell location.
They are a bit thinly made so make sure when you fit the speakers use a washer/clip.
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:39 pm
by BadDave
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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:43 pm
by SCOTT325SE
Need something ready to screw straight on TBH. Also looking for something that looks more rounded in the speaker area. I reckon i could make those myself for about £10 and an hours work, but he wants something factory-ish-looking and professional.
Thank you for looking out for me though. Its very much appricuiated.
Scott
Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 9:01 pm
by Heyho
SCOTT325SE wrote:
PARDON? The E30 footwell sound is completely bolox! Ive never come across an E30 with speakers in the front that actually do the headunit and amp justice. The size/shape of the a-pillar doesnt really help i know, but he's willing to pay for some sounds, both in speaker/amp and enclosure format.
With a little preparation and reinforcement, the stock locations should be able to outperform those doorbuilds - especially given the limited volume - as they look to be sealed to me.
I can think of a few reasons - they are SOLID - one of the most important factors for good midbass reproduction. They are further away from the drivers ears, therefore minimizing path length differences and improving imaging. They are also in line of sight, whereas most doorbuilds tend to be obscured by legs.
Admittedly, it's a while since I've heard an E30 install, but mine will be taking shape soon (probably best to finish the engine first!) - so I'll be interested to hear the results.
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Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:06 pm
by fowler
hello scotty i have some of the audio sport ones and they are the tits mate just need to screw them to the door fella and away you go the look pretty factory aswell
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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 4:34 pm
by SCOTT325SE
fowler wrote:hello scotty i have some of the audio sport ones and they are the tits mate just need to screw them to the door fella and away you go the look pretty factory aswell
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fancy parting with them? money and
BEEEEEEEEER waiting. lol
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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:41 pm
by Alyman
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Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 2:38 am
by SCOTT325SE
Dips pointed them out to me earlier. Thanks Alyman. Ive pointed them out to my buddy tonight over a beer (coke for me, as i was driving)
He said he'll use those as an "if all else fails"
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 4:01 pm
by BadDave
There's a pr of audioscape ones on the bay at the mo
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bmw-E30-3-Series- ... dZViewItem
HTH